Taste of North Ridgeville fundraiser to benefit school levy campaign

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio – The "North Ridgeville Citizens for Better Schools" committee is sponsoring a "Taste of North Ridgeville" fundraiser to help support and raise funds for the school levy campaign. Voters will decide on a 5.9-mill levy in November and the committee is working on getting the word out to educate the public.

Taste of North Ridgeville Oct. 3.

"Strong communities like North Ridgeville are anchored by excellent school districts," Fundraising Committee Co-Chair Karen Herzberger said. "This combination continues to draw business, families and others looking for a healthy community in which to enrich their families."

The event takes place on Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at DeLuca's Place in the Park in Lorain and costs $25. More than 12 businesses have already signed on to showcase their culinary talents including Fiesta Jalapeno, Maing Wok, Arabica, Black Dog Brewery & Pub, Bullfrogs Sports Pub, Gourmet Restaurant, Pigaliscious, Fragapane's Bakery, Fresh Planet, Theresa's Pizza, Pizza Pan and Cakes by Deb.

"Included in the ticket price is unlimited sampling of the food, as well as music, door prizes and a silent auction," Herzberger said. ""Tickets are still available and we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy a nice evening in support of the schools," she said.

Herzberger, who works for the Westlake City Schools as a teachers' assistant, understands the need for strong schools and public support. Her daughter, Gretchen, is a teacher at Liberty Elementary in North Ridgeville.

"State funding has been cut and we really need to pass this levy," she said. "North Ridgeville hasn't passed a levy for new money in years. I feel bad for the district and I feel bad for the kids."

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